WEBSITE GROWIN.COM COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy is an integral part of the Privacy Policy of the website https://www.growin.com/ (hereinafter referred to as “Website”).
To facilitate and provide a better browsing experience through the Website, Growininsights, S.A. (hereinafter referred to as “Growin”), with a company incorporated under the laws of Portugal, informs that it uses Cookies or other files with similar functionality (hereinafter “Cookies”).

For more information, please read our Privacy Policy .

Due to the way Internet communication standards work, access to the Website may involve the use of Cookies. Growin is responsible for Cookies and for the processing of data obtained through cookies, whether own or from third parties, through its Website, deciding on the purpose, content and use of the processing of collected data.

What is a Cookie?

Cookies are files containing small amounts of information that are downloaded to the User’s device when visiting a webpage.

The main goal is to recognize the User whenever he/she accesses the Website, also allowing to improve the quality and offer a better use of the website, aiming to simplify navigation.
Cookies are essential for the functioning of the Internet; they do not damage the User’s equipment or device and, if enabled in the configuration of your browser, help to identify and resolve possible errors in the operation of the Website.

Authorization to use cookies is optional. Failure to authorize will, however, result in the impossibility of carrying out the activities indicated below.

The data provided authorizing the use of cookies will not be disclosed or communicated to third parties by the data controller.

The User may at any time manage their preferences regarding cookies through their browser or the existing cookie banner.

II. Use of Cookies by Growin

By accessing the Website, the User expressly accepts the use of Cookies required on their devices.
If the User disables Cookies, navigation on the Website, may not be optimized and some of its features may not work correctly.
Specifically, Growin uses Cookies for the purposes identified below. If Growin uses other Cookies in order to provide more and better services, the User will be duly informed.

i. Necessary Cookies

The necessary cookies help to make the Website useful, allowing basic functions such as navigation and access to the page to protect certain areas of the Website. The Website may not function correctly without the use of these cookies.

NameProviderFinalityValidityType
wordpress_{hash}WordPressWordPress uses the login wordpress_{hash} cookie to store authentication details. Its use is limited to the Administration Screen area, /wp-admin/sessionCore
wordpress_logged_in_{hash}WordPressRemember User session. WordPress sets the after login wordpress_logged_in_{hash} cookie, which indicates when you’re logged in, and who you are, for most interface use.sessionCore
wp-settings-{user_id}WordPressCustomization cookie. Used to persist a user’s wp-admin configuration. The ID is the user’s ID. This is used to customize the view of admin interface, and possibly also the main site interface.1 yearCore
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functionalCookie/GDPRThis cookie stores if a visitor has accepted “functional” cookies.chooseLegal
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performanceCookie/GDPRThis cookie stores if a visitor has accepted “performance” cookies.chooseLegal
viewed_cookie_policyCookie/GDPRThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not the user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.chooseLegal

ii. Preferences Cookies

Preference cookies allow the Website to memorize information that changes the behavior or appearance of the Website, such as your preferred language or the region in which the User is located.

NameProviderFinalityValidityType
wp-wpml_current_languageWPMLStores the current language. This cookie is enabled by default on sites that use the Language filtering for AJAX operations feature.sessionMultilanguage
wp-wpml_current_admin_language_{hash}WPMLStores the current WordPress administration area language.sessionMultilanguage
icl_visitor_lang_jsWPMLStores the redirected language. This cookie is enabled for all site visitors if you use the Browser language redirect feature.sessionMultilanguage

iii. Statistics Cookies

Statistical cookies help website owners understand how visitors interact with the website, collecting and disclosing information anonymously.

NameProviderFinalityValidityType
_gcl_auGoogleProvided by Google Tag Manager to experiment advertisement efficiency of websites using their services.3 monthsAnalytics
_gaGoogleThe _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly
generated number to recognize unique visitors.
2 yearsAnalytics
_gidGoogleinstalled
by Google Analytics, _gid cookie stores information on how visitors use
a website, while also creating an analytics report of the website’s
performance. Some of the data that are collected include the number of
visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
1 dayAnalytics
_gat_UA-108095224-1GoogleA variation of the _gat cookie set by Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to allow website owners to track visitor behaviour and measure site performance. The pattern element in the name contains the unique identity number of the account or website it relates to.1 minuteAnalytics
_hjTLDTestHotjarTo determine the most generic cookie path that has to be used instead of the page hostname, Hotjar sets the _hjTLDTest cookie to store different URL substring alternatives until it fails.sessionAnalytics
_hjFirstSeenHotjarHotjar sets this cookie to identify a new user’s first session. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether it was the first time Hotjar saw this user.30 minutesAnalytics
_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgressHotjarHotjar sets this cookie to detect the first pageview session of a user. This is a True/False flag set by the cookie.30 minutesAnalytics

iv. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors as they browse the Website. The goal is to display ads that are relevant and appealing to the user.

NameProviderFinalityValidityType
_fbpFacebookThis cookie is set by Facebook to display advertisements when either on Facebook or on a digital platform powered by Facebook advertising, after visiting the website.3 monthsAdvertisement
test_cookie.doubleclick.netThe test_cookie is set by doubleclick.net and is used to determine if the user’s browser supports cookies.15 minutesAdvertisement
mm.stripe.comAccept payments and move money globally with Stripe’s powerful APIs and software solutions designed to help you capture more revenue.2 yearsPayment

III. Cookies Setting

In accordance with current legislation, information is provided on how the user can configure the browser to manage and maintain their privacy and security in relation to Cookies, through links to access the official support website of the main browsers so that they can decide whether or not you accept the use of Cookies.

Cookies’ settings can also be changed in your browser preferences by following the instructions on the following links:

Chrome
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/61416?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en

Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Internet Explorer
https://support.microsoft.com/pt-pt/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Safari
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

Technical Cookies related to activities strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website and the provision of the service do not require authorization and are automatically installed after accessing the Website.

The marketing, preferences and statistical Cookies indicated above are only installed or activated after the express consent of the user visiting the Website. Authorization can be selectively expressed by interacting with the existing banner on the Website in accordance with the modalities indicated in that banner.

The user can, at any time, modify his consent through this Cookie policy:

Change your consent Withdraw your consent

IV. Privacy Policy

For more information on personal data protection, please read our Privacy Policy.